Eight South African police officers charged with the murder of a Mozambique taxi driver have appeared in court for a bail hearing.
The death of Mido Macia caused outrage around the world after video footage was published appearing to show him being handcuffed and dragged behind a police vehicle.
Mr Macia was later found dead by another officer in a police cell in Daveyton, Johannesburg.
Police have claimed they put 27-year-old Mr Macia in a police van to take him to a police station. Officers have said they cannot explain how he died, though other inmates have claimed he was beaten to death.
Video of Mr Macia dragged behind a police van was shown around the world Several dozen protesters who have gathered outside Benoni Magistrate's Court in Johannesburg are demanding the accused officers should be refused bail.
Unconfirmed reports have suggested a ninth suspect was arrested on Friday morning and also charged with Mr Macia's murder.
South Africa's police watchdog, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, said Mr Macia suffered head injuries and internal bleeding after officers tried to arrest him for allegedly obstructing traffic.
Police in South Africa are known for heavy handedness when dealing with the public, and the police watchdog is handling numerous cases of police brutality.
In the 12 months before March 2010, according to Amnesty International, there were 920 complaints of serious assault and 294 deaths in custody.
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